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Max Mitchell-Clifford was the registered owner of the dog that killed the baby in 2020.
'Really mad': Teacher loses registration after swearing at students
The man said he was 'free at last' when his teaching career came to an end.
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Construction company and director to pay $96,000 for migrant worker breaches
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'Ruff him up': Man videoed naked, tied-up kidnap victim on roadside
The man wasn't a part of the assault on the victim, but he did help kidnap him.
Children's lives at risk from landlord’s 'disturbing disregard'
Tribunal orders landlord to pay the tenant more than $11,000 in damages.
Police appeal R18 rating on man's homemade videos
The footage, some of which was taken at schools, was for his own sexual gratification.
Police search of teen fugitive who attempted self-harm 'deficient'
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Father blames sexsomnia after indecently touching his daughter
He has argued he did not consciously touch her sexually.
Intellectually disabled man choked to death on uncut sausage in care home
A carer failed to clear the airway of an intellectually disabled man before she did CPR.
'Disgraceful piece of driving': Man flees at more than 200km/h with baby, partner in car
Tiyrone Ballantine weaved in and out of cars on the Waikato Expressway to avoid police.
Woman left with colostomy bag after 30cm cyst removed without consent
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Baby killer deemed undue risk for parole as statutory release date approaches
Nicho Frater used methamphetamine before killing a baby in a fit of frustration.
Convicted killer and former neo-Nazi out of jail with $16k compensation
Aaron Howie was jailed for the racially motivated murder of a young Māori man in 1998.
'Were you active?': Manager fired for harassing junior employee
The manager repeatedly looked at the woman's LinkedIn profile when she began ignoring him.
Forgery ring foiled, fake documents shut down by Customs
'New Zealand must act or show itself to act as a good global citizen,' judge said.
Co-instigator of NZ's largest prison riot eligible for parole
Ali Taipari was jailed for six years and three months but can be released on time served.
'Is that all you have?' Serial bank robber held up currency exchange
The value of currency he made off with was around $25,000.
Two accused of swindling Afghan refugees plead not guilty
Defence counsel for the accused are expecting about 24,000 pages of disclosure.
Migrant pensioner wins fight against MSD after it denies his superannuation by one day
The Indian migrant lodged his application for superannuation in February 2020.
'Genuine fear’: Auckland pub security staff are hiding their identities
Threats to staff have got to the point where they feared for their safety.
Tiny homes business owner Warren Sinclair denies tax evasion
Businessman Warren Sinclair is facing 68 charges of unpaid money to Inland Revenue.
'Celebrated': Teen gets Mongrel Mob patch following murder
Rei Marshall was stabbed and then repeatedly hit with a claw hammer.
Appeal Court cuts time double murderer Nathan Frost must stay in jail
The Appeal Court has reduced the double murderer's non-parole period from 20 to 18 years.
'I abused her love for me': Father jailed for sex with teen daughter
The man had a sexual relationship for more than a year with his 19-year-old daughter.
'Reeking' of fumes: Carpet layer's death due to toxic solvent
Ryan Mead died from toxic fumes after installing carpet.